Advocacy and Outreach

Through informed advocacy and outreach to the community, we are protecting, restoring, and conserving the Gallatin while developing the next generation of river stewards.

From support for Wild and Scenic designation to in-classroom curriculum development, the Task Force is inspiring a conservation ethic throughout the Big Sky community and the Upper Gallatin Watershed.

We believe an educated community is an invested community, and the more people we reach the better chance the river has of staying clean and cold, now and in the future.

Gallatin River
Gallatin River

Through informed advocacy and outreach to the community, we are protecting, restoring, and conserving the Gallatin while developing the next generation of river stewards.

From support for Wild and Scenic designation to in-classroom curriculum development, the Task Force is inspiring a conservation ethic throughout the Big Sky community and the Upper Gallatin Watershed.

We believe an educated community is an invested community, and the more people we reach the better chance the river has of staying clean and cold, now and in the future.

Advocacy in Action

 

Wild & Scenic Gallatin

The Gallatin has long deserved Wild and Scenic Rivers status. With the recent introduction of the Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement and Tourism Act, that dream is one step closer to being a reality.

Upgraded Infrastructure

We can’t protect the Gallatin’s future using tools from the past. As such, we’re turning to our water-monitoring data to push for upgraded wastewater infrastructure that will help reduce pollutants and improve in-stream flows.

Gallatin River Advocacy and Outreach, Fly Fishing Camp

Responsible Recreation

Recreational access to the Gallatin River is ample, from Yellowstone National Park to the Spanish Creek confluence. With that access come responsibility, from packing out dog poop to keeping your catch wet.

Get involved this summer!

All great rivers have great stewards, and the Gallatin is a great river. Join us on its banks as a volunteer. 

Kickoff BBQ
The Voice of the Gallatin River

Advocacy News

The Inside Scoop on Dog Poop & the Gallatin

By Mackenzie Nash Runoff Season Nothing ruins a trail day faster than stepping in a smelly surprise. Now imagine swimming in it! That’s the reality for many of our aquatic inhabitants as the seasons...

New Ways to Get Involved with the Gallatin

The Gallatin River is the heart of our community and our mission to protect it has always been powered by people like you. As we look toward the year ahead, we are excited to open up more ways for...

Meet the Winners: The 2025 Gally Awards

As we close out our 25th anniversary and reflect on an incredible year of watershed-wins, we have so much to be thankful for and it all comes down to you, our supporters. Let’s look back on some...

25 Years of the Gallatin River Task Force

For 25 years, the Gallatin River has been our guide, our inspiration and the heart of a powerful community movement. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we are reflecting on the incredible...
Volunteers at the gallatin river cleanup

Make an Impact: Join us for the Gallatin River Cleanup

Traditions are important. They help communities hold onto what matters most and pass those values forward. Our annual Gallatin River Cleanup is one of those traditions. Every year, friends,...